Get Better, Not Bitter

WOW fam, 100th Episode!! Tune in for a very special GIVEAWAY that ends on 1/16/26! Tap in for a quick and bite-sized episode on how we're approaching the year ahead. Less about doing more, and MORE about returning to your JOY. If you've ever felt the pressure or urgency to move quickly, this is for you. An invitation to slow down, return to your childhood joy & be present. Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

If you've been feeling waves of anxiety and stress, you're going to want to tune in. Listen to another real and relatable episode by Lauren, sharing her five daily practices that support her through anxious and stressful times.Learn how creativity can lead to confidence, and how anchoring yourself in your spiritual practice may be the very thing you need to feel a sense of hope!  Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

It's been a minute fam! Tune in for a transparent episode with Lauren on her recent journey through grief, depression, major life changes and returning to her joy! In this episode she'll share practical ways to navigate grief and how to give yourself grace as you embark on your own healing journey. We'll unpack:1. The power of transparency2. Asking for helps as means for healing3. Returning to your creative practice to help ground you Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

This is your sign to prioritize play in this season. Rest is not a reward, but your right. Play is a portal to your next move. Tune in for the quick boost of inspiration you need to get back in your flow! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

A love letter to those in the messy middle and feeling hard feelings. In this episode we discuss the challenges of navigating uncertainty and uncomfortable emotions, termed "the messy middle." Lauren shares her personal experiences of grief, chaos, and difficulty focusing, attributing these to significant life changes. We hope you take away the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions rather than avoiding them. Tap in, fam! You won't regret it. Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

Most of us try to make our mission fit into our overpacked, overbooked, and overcommitted lives. What would happen if we did it the other way around? Tune in for a real & encouraging episode on how to orient your life around your mission! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

"How we spend our energy is how we build, or not build our dreams." Tune into this applicable episode where Lauren breaks down the differences between building a habit and a rhythm, and how to create and integrate simple and fruitful rhythms into your life. If you've been feeling a little unclear on what to focus on, or a bit all over the place, this episode is for you! Energy is your currency, be sure to use it to your benefit, tap in!! Energy Management Episode: https://thrive-thread.simplecast.com/episodes/ep18-energy-management-to-prevent-burnout Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

We all know that suffering is inevitable, but it's what we do with our pain that matters most. Has any bitterness entered your heart? Space? Tune into this heartfelt, convicting message on how to use our pain as a catalyst for growth and positive change. Let us know what you think! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

We're back baby! Happy New Year friend. Tune in for the update on what to expect this season as well as practical & personal tips for returning to your passions, returning to parts of yourself that have been hidden and so much more! Grab your notebook, headphones & let's get to it - Lauren will share 7 ways to return to your practices & passions with care, intention & joy! This is for you if you've struggled to give yourself grace, overwhelmed on where to start and need that gentle boost of motivation. We got you!  Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339

What seeds are you sowing this season? Who do you need to become to produce the fruits of your dreams?  Tune into the season finale for a powerful, perspective-shifting episode on how to move the needle forward on your purpose and creative calling.Included are juicy journal prompts, practical actions and an affirmation to help center you for the season ahead! Feedback/Questions? [email protected] 🎉 100TH EPISODE GIVEAWAY: Email us a screenshot of your written podcast review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our new Substack!--If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - let us know what you'd like to hear more about so we can best support you in your creative journey! STAY CONNECTED: Subscribe to our new SUBSTACK for embodied reflections, mindset letters and more: https://thriveandthread.substack.com/Design Your 2026 Journaling Session (online) on Saturday 1/10/26 at 10:30A EST - http://lauren-devera.as.me/wellnessCome see us dance in Washington DC, on Fri March 6th at 8P: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/int26-we-are-somebodys-ancestors/1:1 Coaching with Lauren:  https://www.honeybook.com/widget/the_lions_den_187621/cf_id/6462a88daec1a30c3afd99f8Dance & Wellness Offerings Online and In-Person: https://www.lauren-devera.com/thelionsdenThrive and Thread Online:Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurendevera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveandthread/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thriveandthreadThrive and Thread Meditations: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FdHtKeTP0zxzRtm2QMxqb?si=4c3c474d22e74339